Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Mango Salsa

Today is all about the dogs. Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Mango Salsa, that is, with zippy Pineapple Mustard. It’s fun on a bun!

Summertime is a great time to “Go Hawaiian.” Even if you can’t jump on a plane and head to the islands, you can still have Hawaiian-style fun in your own backyard.

When you think of Hawaii, maybe hot dogs aren’t the first thing that come to mind. But I assure you, they are quite popular in the Land of Aloha. …With added Hawaiian flair.

Every time we’ve made the long haul to paradise, we hop off the plane and head straight to Puka Dog. Loaded with spicy condiments and fruity concoctions, Puka Dog’s hot dog recipes are a stroke of genius.

It’s been months since our last trip to Kauai, and I’ve been hurtin‘ for a Puka Dog, so today I decided to make my own.

You won’t see this Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Mango Salsa on any menu, but it is inspired by the Hawaiian method of piling tropical flavors on the dog.

I grilled my buns and polish sausage links, then made a fresh spicy mango salsa and Hawaiian-style sweet pineapple mustard for the top.

Layer fresh sliced avocado over these puppies and you have a meal fit for King Kamehameha!

This Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Mango Salsa would make a great addition to your 4th of July table, along with:

38 Responses to “Hawaiian Hot Dogs with Mango Salsa”

I’m completely jealous of your Hawaiian vacations. I dream of going there someday, it’s just SO far away for us being on the east coast. These hot dogs are something else! Really fun. I bet my husband would love this.

This really is fun on a bun! I LOVE hot dogs and sausages (even if I wish I didn’t sometimes) and never thought to put salsa on my dog – this is brilliant! Mango salsa is definitely my go-to for homemade salsas, so this is just perfect. And the avocado..mmmm…dreamy! I also love that you present this yummy dog with a newspaper, that way I can catch up on news while I’m cramming the delicious dog in my mouth ;)

Okay, I am skeptical of this – I love mustard and polish sausage and pineapple, but I don’t usually like sweet stuff with my savory stuff and I’ve never cared for mango. HOWEVER, I am going to challenge myself and make this…and when I do, I will come back and tell you what I thought. :) Looks like a great recipe whether it’s my taste or not, regardless. Nice blog.

You left out the honey in your directions. One whole tablespoon, correct? Must be a pretty sweet mustard. Whole thing sounds awesome! LOVE avocados on a hot dog. Summer in So Calif lasts until end of Oct, so I’ve got plenty more days to make this :). Thank you.